Police measures taken to stop horse and trap racing

The dispersal orders were put in place after police received information about unauthorised horse and trap racing

Police have put dispersal orders in place in response to information about possible unauthorised horse and trap racing.

The orders have been put in place from 11:30 BST on Friday to 23:59 on Monday in Epping Forest and Brentwood districts.

Essex Police has been given the power to direct anyone suspected of casing anti-social behaviour to leave the area or face arrest.

Insp Jonathan Main said: "Racing on public road networks is an offence, and will result in us taking enforcement action."